Earth & Environmental Science Review

Which is NOT a sphere of earth science?

Zero notices that a higher intake of bloodtablets decreases his thirst. Which step is this?

In what layer of Earth's atmosphere is the Ozone located?

The spinning of an object in space on it's own axis is called what?

How many regions are in the Koppen Climate Classification system?

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period

A vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud

The transfer of heat through matter by molecule activity.

A large tropical storm system with high-powered circular winds

The transfer of heat through space by electromagnetic waves.

A series of steps that is used to investigate a natural occurrence or phenomenon

True or False: Temperature increases with latitude

The temperature at which water vapor becomes saturated and liquid is produced

The transfer of heat through the movement of a mass or substance.

A line on a map connecting points having the same temperature average over a given period

A line that connects the planets to the sun, sweeps out equal areas in equal times

What 2 factors determine climate?

Which is a factor that does NOT affect climate?

List the layers of the Earth's atmosphere in order.

What is the wind speed and direction?

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, wind, rain, etc

Variables in the experiment that remain the same for the entirety of the process are known as

Which of the following is NOT true when writing a hypothesis?

Four divisions of the year marked by weather patterns based on the earth's position to the sun

What is the precipitation?

Thermal energy transferred from one object to another

The point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid or comet at which it is farthest from the sun

Which step comes next after formulating a question?

What is the atmospheric pressure?

The center of mass of two or more bodies that are orbiting each other